At least two people are dead and 20 injured after an explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home, officials said. The cause is still under investigation. MS NOW's Erielle Reshef reports.

“Let this be the holiday we finally take a break.” Stephanie Ruhle shines a light on an alarming college acceptance trend and reminds families to unplug and focus on what matters this holiday season.

Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse announced a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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OPINION by @zeeshanaleem.bsky.social: "Why Trump’s mass recall of ambassadors is even worse than it sounds" "It’s yet another precedent-breaking maneuver by the president to remold the U.S.’ diplomatic apparatus into a more overtly political arm of government." READ: www.ms.now/opinion/trum...

"We have a split economy." New data is offering mixed messages on the state of the U.S. economy. Ron Insana and @justinwolfers.bsky.social discuss on the #11thHour.

Lawmakers raise new questions about Trump after latest Epstein drop www.ms.now/news/lawmake...

“Some parts of this feel really vindicating.” Epstein survivor, Danielle Bensky, shares with @aliciamenendez.bsky.social how the latest Epstein files release is “validating” for some, but that many survivors did not want to see this “slow trickle out” of information.

Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois. MS NOW's Fallon Gallagher has the latest.

OPINION by @stephruhle.bsky.social: “At a time when people of all ages are using glamorous social media filters to showcase every purchase, every party attended and, yes, their well-earned early-decision slots, it only drives home who’s in — and who’s not.” READ MORE: www.ms.now/opinion/coll...

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The latest batch of Epstein files includes a letter allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar. @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social explains why the DOJ is questioning its validity. The FBI sought a handwriting analysis of the letter during its investigation. MS NOW does not know the results.

Trump admin. calling on nearly 30 ambassadors to abruptly leave their posts and return to the U.S. MS NOW's Chris Jansing has the latest

OPINION by @zeeshanaleem.bsky.social: “Jayapal’s survey is not the only one finding majority support for Medicare for All more recently.” READ MORE: www.ms.now/opinion/pram...

“What we saw inside was horrible.” Rep. McIver speaks with MS NOW Nnamdi Egwuonwu about conditions inside Newark, NJ ICE facility.

“Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet at least eight times in the mid-1990s, according to an email the Justice Department released late Monday as part of its rolling disclosure of documents in its Epstein investigation.” www.ms.now/news/trump-f...

The Department of Veteran Affairs has quietly implemented its abortion ban following a DOJ memo issued last week. This will affect 9 million veterans and their dependents, and has been a long time coming: It was outlined in Project 2025. www.ms.now/news/abortio...

Wage garnishment for defaulted student loans to resume early next year

Heavy rain triggers flash floods in California. MS NOW's @anacabrera.bsky.social has the latest.

Rep. LaMonica McIver visits ICE facility for the first time since facing charges of interfering in an immigration arrest. MS NOW's Nnamdi Egwuonwu has the latest.

U.S. says it carried out another deadly boat strike. @anacabrera.bsky.social has the latest.

DOJ releases thousands of new Epstein files. Ken Dilanian breaks it down.

BREAKING: Among the newly released Epstein files dropped today is a 2020 email attributed to an assistant U.S. attorney claiming flight records show Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet multiple times in the 1990s, including flights with Ghislaine Maxwell.

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“Both Republicans and Democrats say they’re desperate to avoid another government shutdown when funding runs out at the end of January. But as lawmakers scramble for a deal, one obstacle keeps resurfacing: President Donald Trump and his personal feuds.” www.ms.now/news/trump-p...

@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on Trump DOJ failing to release all Epstein files: Trump can pardon anyone in a cover-up youtu.be/y8wUQarJ4oA?...

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"Grift Town": FBI Director Kash Patel faces new scrutiny amid reports he requested armored luxury vehicles and pushed for a multimillion-dollar private jet at taxpayer expense. The Weeknight hosts weigh in.

Navy to build a ‘Golden Fleet’ of new ‘Trump-class’ warships www.ms.now/news/trump-c...

Judge gives Trump’s presidential library plan the go-ahead www.ms.now/news/trump-p...

LIVE NOW: Trump makes announcement amid admin. targeting more Venezuelan oil tankers www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfr6...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is introducing a resolution threatening legal action over what he says is the DOJ's "refusal to release the complete Epstein files." Mychael Schnell reports the latest.

OPINION by @stevebenen.com: “Everything about this story remains quite odd, in part because the White House continues to infuriate Denmark, a longtime NATO ally, and in part because Greenland clearly has no interest in becoming part of the United States.” READ MORE: www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

OPINION by @hayesbrown.bsky.social: “The spate of fiscal forgiveness in many ways mirrors a broader shift from the Trump administration.” READ MORE: www.ms.now/opinion/trum...

OPINION by @ganeshsitaraman.bsky.social: “Even if airlines don’t end up adopting personalized pricing, AI-enhanced dynamic pricing is dystopian in its own right.” READ MORE: www.ms.now/opinion/airl...

MS NOW EXCLUSIVE: FBI Director driven around in specially armored BMWs that FBI bought at his request, according to sources. @carolleonnig.bsky.social has the latest. www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...

Rachel @maddow.bsky.social tells the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history in her new podcast, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order.” LISTEN to all six episodes now: podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...

Epstein survivor says 'no one' from Trump's DOJ has reached out Jeffrey Epstein survivors have long demanded transparency for the years of abuse they suffered. Liz Stein is one of those survivors and joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to give her reaction to the latest document release.

“Inherent contempt proceedings in the House, however, can be approved by majority rule in the chamber; they would not need the Senate’s or the president’s approval; and, perhaps most importantly, they wouldn’t require the administration for enforcement.” www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

“The question hanging over the conference wasn’t just who would take Charlie Kirk’s place, but whether the MAGA movement he helped build would survive without him.” www.ms.now/news/america...

Deflection & name-calling: Trump’s attacks on women journalists MS Now Contributor, April Ryan, who has personally experienced Trump's ire says, "It's not just the words, it's what they do." WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bANR...

‘Massive lack of faith’ in DOJ over handling of Epstein file, redactions Reps.Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) announced they’re filing inherent contempt charges against AG Pam Bondi over the release of the Epstein files. Alex Witt and panel discuss.

'I don't have time for him!': Jasmine Crockett RIPS JD Vance's personal attack Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social to discuss her campaign as well as JD Vance's recent personal attacks on her. WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Kf...

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Bipartisan Congress members to file inherent contempt charges against Pam Bondi over Epstein files The release of the Epstein files is off to a rocky start as the DOJ failed to meet the deadline to release all the Epstein files Friday. Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) and Alex Witt discuss.

Russian military leader assassinated in car bombing.

DOJ appeals dismissal of cases against James Comey. @anacabrera.bsky.social has the latest.

Partial Epstein files release fuels backlash. @anacabrera.bsky.social has the latest.

“The BMW is the latest example of what many current and former officials see as the FBI director’s questionable use of the public’s dollars.” www.ms.now/news/kash-pa...

“For many Republicans, the response was nakedly political: The good parts belong to Trump; the bad parts still belong to Biden.” www.ms.now/news/is-it-t...